staff development

..By training two DWDC workers in qualitative research methodology, the project provides staff development for DWDC which they can leverage in future research partnerships...

..ESSP Model of Assessment and Prevention (MAP) includes the assessment tool; a problem-solving process; staff development workshops; and the ESSP Best Practices database...

..and testing, the CD-ROM will be prepared for marketing to nursing educators at the collegiate and hospital staff development levels...

..ESSP Model of Assessment and Prevention (MAP) includes the assessment tool; a problem-solving process; staff development workshops; and the ESSP Best Practices database...

..per week of hands-on science in the classroom and 70% of those teachers receive less than five hours of staff development in science...

..In Phase II, the program's content will be expanded, and it will be evaluated with a randomized trial at multiple residential worksites. PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATION: Not available..

..The goal of the Teaching SMART Staff Development for Science Education Program are: 1) To positively impact the way teachers teach science; 2) To positively ..

..7) To identify the training, staff development, scientific and administrative resources needed to undertake and sustain the Argentinean Integrated Programs ..

..provide pre- and post-award assistance, administrative oversight, word-processing, secretarial services and staff development. The RCMI support will allow FAMU to recruit and retain productive faculty with expertise in each of the ..

..The Center has matured sufficiently in its own organizational and staff development to take advantage of the RISP program in order to enhance its research and make greater scientific ..

..A key feature of the programme success was the critical case reviews, which were considered to be a powerful learning tool and medium for group learning and change management...

..Advancing practice in this novel primary care nursing programme required change management, collaboration, partnership, leadership and involvement of the staff nurses themselves...

..CONCLUSIONS: Using data to evaluate charge nurse leadership guides continued program improvements...

..Results to date demonstrate the promise of this program to effect profound cultural change through the development of personal mastery and personal leadership...for everyone...

..The results from both the pilot study (n=13) and first group (n=8) through the course are presented, evaluated discussed...

..Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 22:47-52] described the developmental transition model derived from focused research activities and ..

..A facilitated prep class in a computer skills laboratory provides nurses with the framework for completing application requirements in a casual, supportive atmosphere...

..Program evaluation demonstrated an excellent return on investment. Recommendations for implementing professional coaching programs in other healthcare organizations are provided...

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..Through organizational commitment and supported by a federal grant, a program that focuses on creation of individual development plans, provision of development education, and one-to-one on-site coaching has been implemented...

..Such leaders can inspire others to follow them by displaying characteristic leadership behaviours. These leadership behaviours are described by Kotter (1990) and are laid out in Table 1...

..Those competencies are obtained through a formal educational program with immediate application in the hospital itself...

..Adult learning principles, learning styles, and curriculum development were included to demonstrate the skills necessary to help nurses become proficient teachers...

..CONCLUSION: The professional development needs of RNs practicing in military hospitals are complex and multifaceted. The thematic groupings identified guided the design of a professional development program for RNs...

..Philosophical and operational changes in staff orientation, professional development, and management development are described...

..Insights and recommendations for further study of succession planning are summarized...

..The authors describe a 3-level leadership development program created at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center to meet this challenge. Leadership gaps, content for each level, and outcomes are discussed...

..The framework provided a professional development tool for staff wishing to progress their managerial knowledge and skills while under supervision...

..The purpose of developing a mock trial was to promote an innovative, engaging, and stimulating program where the learner experiences and demonstrates knowledge related to predetermined objectives for a yearly nursing competency program...

..Important aspects to consider for all nursing genomics education programs are that they need to be relevant to practice, multifaceted, and ongoing as information continues to unfold about the human genome and application to healthcare...

..Skill acquisition level descriptors support identification of individual's level of practice. Self-evaluation, developmental goals, and specific evaluator feedback help registered nurses focus their development...

..Outcomes of the programs are promising with 2 of 3 programs demonstrating clear succession planning outcomes and the other one showing positive preliminary results...

..To achieve these goals, nurses must practice and attain leadership ability. This article describes a program to help nurses gain quality leadership skills...

..Benefits were achieved from the program, including nursing growth, leadership development, and anticipated improved nurse recruitment and retention...

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..Applications of the process and lessons learned from the program will benefit others in their efforts to enhance organization succession planning, leadership development, group learning, and program administration...

..This introductory paper provides an overview of GITT, and the companion papers give detail of the GITT curricula, measures and lessons learned...

..Each phase of the project contributed to a new vision of community-based nursing education, a vision in which nursing as service is taught and learned...

..This article describes the experiences of designing and implementing the use of a comprehensive professional portfolio and the benefits realized by individual staff nurses and their managers...

..The Specialty Internship Program provides knowledge and skills in specialized nursing, and the Service Focused Cross Training Program allows nurses to expand their skills and focus their practice on one patients population...

..The benefits for enrolled nurses were increased job satisfaction, improved morale and self esteem while the main benefit for registered nurses was decreased stres and workload...

..Part 2 will examine the performance measurement and evaluation system created to support the program. The process of advancing within the program will be described in part 3...

..The use of author guidelines, content expert and peer review is described in detail...

..The experience fostered growth from the novice to advanced beginner level of nursing practice. Externs saw the program participation as a valuable way to gain experience and learn what it was like to be an RN...

..This model can be applied and tailored to specific disciplines to improve the knowledge, understanding, and application of patient education theory, principles, and practice...

..The authors describe the background and development of this program and provide results of their evaluation of the program, with discussion of future extensions to the program...

..These results suggest that a two-day workshop can improve health care professionals' administrative and management skills in certain areas. A longer workshop and built-in 'follow-up' activities would enhance the potential for change...

..Based on 15 years of evaluation data, five tenets associated with program success are outlined...

..The evaluation data strongly suggest that the MEF has had a major role since its inception in creating a pool of faculty members with the confidence to manage the tasks of educational planning and implementation...

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..Lastly, future directions for these fellowships are presented...

..Graduates fill key teaching and leadership positions at the UW and in national and international professional organizations...

..Challenges facing the TSP include scholar release time, mentoring time, and follow-up contact to encourage TSP graduates' postgraduation productivity, continuing educational development, and support...

..Overall, the Medical Education Scholars Program has proven effective in developing faculty skills and educational leadership locally at the University of Michigan Medical School and nationally...

..The program has resulted in a substantial increase in departmental and college-wide faculty development programming and has had a positive impact on individual scholars' teaching skills and leadership roles...

..Results suggest that this innovative program gives public health professionals needed skills and improves their job performance...

..The authors detail nurses' career needs in different stages and infer appropriate career development programs in the hospital system...

..An evaluation of a career advancement system in a community hospital setting was conducted to identify the perceived lack of interest in pursuing promotion with the current process...

..In addition, the relationship between this initiative and a clinical advancement ladder is discussed...

..The results attest to the benefits of a collaborative faculty development program, guide future faculty development, and promote mastery in PBL...

..Study findings were used to inform educational programs and organizational initiatives responsive to needs of both novice and expert nurse managers across diverse clinical settings...

..Such knowledge may help minimize the impact of an impending crisis by identifying gaps between expectations and reality in order to support proactive succession planning strategies and sustain senior leadership in Canadian nursing...

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..article provides a description of a Critical Care Internship Program and a method of analysis for utilization of resources, clinical outcomes, and fiscal responsibility using a Staff Development Program Effectiveness Evaluation Tool.

..It is possible to deliver leadership development interventions to both established and aspiring nurse leaders that result in fairly rapid improvements in observed leadership practices...

..This article will further elucidate such strategies and will highlight the range of faculty development activities in which grant-funded schools engaged...

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